Sanderson Brook Falls
Chester, Massachusetts
A waterfall in Chester, Massachusetts, managed by Chester-Blandford State Forest, Massachusetts DCR. 2 miles round trip.
HikeNo swimmingPhoto: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Sanderson Brook Falls
Overview
- Waterfall height60 feet (Mass DCR).
- Hike details2 miles round trip: 0.8 mile up the unpaved Sanderson Brook Road, then a signed footpath down to the base of the falls (Mass DCR).
- ParkingSanderson Brook Falls parking lot off US Route 20 in Chester (Mass DCR).
- PetsDogs allowed (Mass DCR park page); DCR guidance is a 10-foot maximum leash.
- SeasonForest open sunrise to sunset (Mass DCR).
No sourced map point for this falls yet.
Managed by: Chester-Blandford State Forest, Massachusetts DCR
The Hike
- Route
- 2 miles round trip: 0.8 mile up the unpaved Sanderson Brook Road, then a signed footpath down to the base of the falls (Mass DCR).
- Difficulty
- Easy (Mass DCR).
Facilities
- Parking
- Sanderson Brook Falls parking lot off US Route 20 in Chester (Mass DCR).
- Fees
- Not verified
Tips & Safety
- Swimming
- No swimming at Sanderson Brook Falls (Mass DCR).
- Pets
- Dogs allowed (Mass DCR park page); DCR guidance is a 10-foot maximum leash.
- Season
- Forest open sunrise to sunset (Mass DCR).
Safety
- Wet rock near waterfalls is very slippery, even when it looks dry. Stay back from edges and off the tops of falls.
- High water after rain or snowmelt makes crossings and pools dangerous. Turn back if a crossing looks deep or fast.
- Daylight is not a safety guarantee. Plan your time around the route, the weather and your group, and carry a light.
- Check the managing agency for closures and current conditions.
Not verified
No managing agency publishes: Formal difficulty rating, Accessibility. We leave these out instead of guessing.